Allison Yorita
About Allison Yorita
Allison Yorita is a Staff Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, specializing in chemical engineering and the development of novel chemical sensors. She has a Ph.D. from UCLA and has worked in various research roles, including as a graduate student researcher and teaching assistant.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Allison Yorita has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) as a staff engineer since 2019. In this role, she focuses on the development of novel chemical sensors aimed at detecting biomolecules and chemicals. Her research includes the creation of flexible implantable arrays that can detect electrical and chemical signals within the body. Prior to her current position, she joined LLNL in 2016 as a postdoctoral researcher, where she contributed to various projects in the field of chemical engineering.
Education and Expertise
Allison Yorita holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in chemical engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), which she completed between 2010 and 2015. Her graduate work emphasized microfabrication and the development of silicon-based chemical sensors. Additionally, she studied at Brown University from 2006 to 2010, where she laid the foundation for her expertise in chemical engineering. Her academic background supports her research focus on the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Background in Research and Teaching
Allison Yorita has a diverse background in research and education. She worked as a graduate student researcher at UCLA from 2010 to 2016, where she engaged in significant research activities. During her time at UCLA, she also served as a teaching assistant from 2011 to 2015, contributing to the education of undergraduate students. Earlier in her career, she gained experience as a research assistant intern at Hepahope for two months in 2008.
Research Contributions and Projects
Throughout her career, Allison Yorita has led multiple projects as a principal investigator. Her research contributions include the development of a bioelectronic diagnostic tool designed for the detection of nucleic acid sequences from pathogens. She aims to enhance microelectrode arrays by adding additional sensing modalities, which can improve the detection capabilities of these devices in medical applications.